Annual Presentation and Dinner

The Club's Annual Presentation and Dinner was held on 9th June at Club Callala and was once again a great success. The executive of HMAS Creswell was represented by CMDR Moses Raudino and his partner Marcella. The Navy Sailing Team had a further 7 people in attendance. Other boat themed tables included Matana and Tranquility. Following the presentation of trophies we were entertained by Jacquii Leigh as she sang and played guitar.

Safety/Regulatory Information

Members are reminded that our club sails under
the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) of World
Sailing (and the associated Prescriptions of Australian Sailing) and the
Australian Special Regulations for Racing Boats (also recommended for Cruising
Boats). All yachts taking part in our events are required to meet Australian
Sailing Category 7 Safety and Equipment requirements.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES

posted Apr 23, 2013, 9:17 PM by Mark Tobin

Last
Saturday was scheduled for the Seawind Cup, sponsored by Revolution Sails,
Round three of the Autumn series sponsored by Coastal Palms Holiday Park,
Shoalhaven Heads and the final race of the Round The Bay series.

Congratulations
to the committee on making an early call on Friday when the forecast weather
report was very unfavourable. I think we were all glad we weren't out there in
it. There were waves coming into Husky creek so there was no way any boat
been able to get out in that.

What
a difference a day makes. Sunday dawned sunny and Jervis Bay was like a
tranquil millpond, again not ideal sailing conditions. Unfortunately with the
change of day some of the Seawind boats were unable to race due to other
commitments but we still had 5 competing.

The
start was off Callala Beach and after two delayed starts waiting for some
breeze to get us going we were finally underway an hour later than usual.

The
fleet of 12 boats headed off over the start line with a lot of friendly banter
between crews, who were all on deck holding out the sails trying to capture any
puff of breeze nearby.

The
rounding of the first mark at C2 was a little congested with skippers all
calling out for buoy room.

It
wasn't long before we got the call from Commodore Mark to tell us of a
shortened course.

The
division one boats of Friendship, Invincible, Manly Too & Cougar all headed
off towards Honeymoon Bay, while the rest of the fleet rounded C3 and headed
towards the mark off Long Beach. The fleet were now well spread out over
the bay, the skippers hoping that their decision to find wind was the best.
Once the Division One boats rounded H1 they hoisted their spinnakers for
the run home.

It
was a slow trip across the bay with chatter over the radio regarding race
rules, keeping the crews from dozing off in the sun. Then came another call
from Commodore Mark, shortening the course some more and summoning Ron &
Eileen on the start boat to up anchor and make their way to Long Beach where it
was decided the race should finish. By this stage the Cats were closing in on
the finish line with Tranquillity in the lead, Overture hot on their trail and
Sassea and Shambala coming in from another direction and all on board the boats
looking for any ripples coming across the water.

SasSea,
with John Lawrence on the helm had a crew from Mohawk on board and they managed
to nose over the line just ahead of Overture, and just behind Tranquillity.

Line
honours for the Seawind Cup were Tranquillity, Sassea, Overture, Shambala &
Sea Change. Seawind Cup won by Tranquillity with Alan & Kerry Leach,
Peter Brown & sponsor Adrian from Revolution Sails. Overture
second place & Sassea third. For Round Three of the Autumn series
Shambala took the prize in their first official race since gaining their
handicap. Well done Pete & Jeannine....who needs crew!!

Overture
takes out the Round the Bay series on a countback from Sea Change

The
winner for division 2 was Matana with Rockhopper second. Rockhopper takes
out The Round The Bay series.

In
division 1 The Navy boat, Friendship took out Race 3 with Manly Too
second. Friendship wins the Round The Bays series on a countback from Cougar.